MRO & Indirect Materials Planner, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. We are searching for the best talent for MRO & Indirect Materials Planner, Orthopedics.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in MRO management, indirect procurement, and/or inventory planning
Experience using procurement systems such as Ariba or similar
Working knowledge of ERP and/or CMMS systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
Understanding of inventory management principles
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively with Maintenance, Operations, and suppliers
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
Proactive, problem‑solving mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment preferred

Responsibilities

Manage MRO and indirect material inventory levels, including min/max parameters, reorder points, and safety stock
Classify materials based on criticality (critical spares, insurance spares, consumables)
Analyze historical usage trends and consumption patterns
Prevent stockouts that could result in equipment downtime
Reduce excess and obsolete inventory through active review and rationalization
Maintain accurate inventory records and storage locations
Partner closely with Maintenance and Operations to understand material needs
Provide material availability input to maintenance and operational planning
Execute purchase requisitions and orders through Ariba or equivalent purchasing systems
Ensure compliance with approved suppliers, contracts, and purchasing policies
Coordinate expediting and follow‑up on open purchase orders as required
Identify opportunities for cost reduction without increasing operational risk
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to materials management
Maintain accurate material master data (descriptions, units of measure, lead times)
Ensure proper transaction discipline in ERP, Ariba, CMMS, or other systems
Support inventory cycle counts and periodic audits
Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level
Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties assigned as needed